* FJ20DET engine (same as DR30 Skyline)
* 5speed manual
* TRUST 50φ straight exhaust (not loud)
* SSR Professor F7K, R8.5J
* KYB adjustable rear shocks
* SPORT lowered suspension
* NISMO steering wheel
* RAYBRIG headlights H4 LED
* ROADLEGAL (has valid “sha-ken” cert)
* ENGINE starts up no problem
* RUNS great no problem
* AIRCON fine no problem
* EXTERIOR clean
* UNDERBODY clean
* ENGINEBAY clean
* MICHAELBAY filmmaker
* INTERIOR immaculate
* CASSETTE deck works great (analog yo!)
* ONLY just 124,890km/77,600mi actual Continue reading
Category Archives: 80s
1987 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX
* DOHC 1.6L 16valve 5speed MT
* C-ONE lightened flywheel (AE86 spec)
* APEXi exhaust manifold 4-into-1
* C’S quick shift kit
* KYB dampers
* RSR lowering springs
* HKS Power Flow intake
* PIAA spot/fog dual function lamps
* UPGRADED exhaust
* STANCEMAGIC 16x8J wheels
* CARBON look gauge housing
* UPGRADED brake hosing
* TRD head gasket
* CUSTOM high-compression pistons
* FACTORY Super White II exterior
* HARD to find model (rare!)
* ROADLEGAL (has valid “sha-ken” cert)
* ONLY just 151,000km/93,830mi actual Continue reading
1985 Toyota Corolla Levin AE111 power
* TRD lightweight FRP hood (rare!)
* AE111 engine swap
* HEAVYDUTY fuel pump
* HKS Power Flow air cleaner
* AE86 & AE92 ECU
* CAM gears
* PERFORMANCE exhaust
* DRIFTABLE as is
* MAINTAINED well
* AERO front lip & sideskirts installed
* AERO plane alternate name for airplane
* COOLANT replaced
* TOTAL 5W-90 MT oil
* TOTAL 85W-140 diff oil
* VALVOLINE 5W-40 engine oil
* FORTY weight sounds nice Continue reading
Daily JDM Word: Ichi-Go!
Today’s word イチゴ/ICHI-GO is comprised of イチ/ICHI (one) and ゴ/GO (five), and refers to the S15 generation (1999-2002) of the Silvia line. Similarly, previous Silvias and some other popular tuning vehicles also have nicknames based on the numbers in their chassis codes.
Silvia S13 イチサン/ICHI-SAN (one three)
Silvia S14 イチヨン/ICHI-YON (one four)
Skyline R32 サン二/SAN-NI (three two)
Skyline R33… Continue reading
Daily JDM Word: Fukumen!
Today’s word is 覆面/FUKU-MEN, comprised of the characters 覆/FUKU (hide or cover) and 面/MEN (face), and means incognito, concealed identity, etc. This term is applicable in a wide array of facets in daily life such as masked wrestlers (viva Lucha Libre!) , author pen names, artist pseudonyms, etc. In the automotive world, it usually refers to an undercover パトカー/PATO-KAA (patrol/police car).
An overwhelming majority of FUKUMEN PATO-KAAs are Toyota Crowns and Nissan Skylines (V35), but other present and recent past cars include:
* Sedans: Toyota Mark X, Nissan Teana, Nissan Cedric, Nissan Gloria, Suzuki Kizashi, Subaru Legacy
* Wagons/Vans: Nissan Stagea, Nissan ElGrand, Toyota Hi-Ace, Toyota Alphard
* Coupes: Nissan Skyline, Nissan Leopard, Toyota Soarer
* Compacts: Honda Insight, Suzuki SX4, Toyota Prius
Common FUKUMEN specs:
Color: white, black, grey or silver
Engine: 6 cyl. preferred
Body Style: often 4-door sedans, but others exist (see above ↑)
Typical Giveaways:
* Dark tint on rear windows (privacy, bro)
* Driver AND passenger (teamwork, bro)
* Special antenna(e) in rear (communication, bro)
* Two interior rearview mirrors (visibilty, bro)
* Dimple on roof (single light placement, bro)
* Sparkling clean (pride in work, bro)
* Few or no badges/emblems (weight reduction, bro)
Bonus fact for Initial D and/or wildlife fans: The standard black/white patrol cars are often called パンダ/PANDA (panda).
If you like R34 sedans, check these out!!
2000 R34 engine/Gloria Face swap
1999 R34 GT-T clean and long parts list (grab a beer, pull up a chair)
Daily JDM Word: Kajyuu-Idoh!
Today’s word: 荷重移動/KAJYUU-IDOH, is comprised of the words 荷重/KAJYUU (weight/load) and 移動/IDOH (transfer/shift). During 減速/GENSOKU (deceleration), especially when フルブレーキング/FURU-BUREIKINGU (full braking) is applied, the weight of the vehicle will drastically shift towards the フロント/FURONTO (front). On the other hand (you have different fingers), the weight will naturally shift to the リア/RIA (rear) during 加速/KASOKU (acceleration), and more prominently so if the アクセル/AKUSERU (gas pedal) is at 全開/ZENKAI (full throttle).
KAJYUU-IDOU written:
* in Katakana = カジュウイドウ
* in Hiragana = かじゅういどう
* in Kanji = 荷重移動
** Be careful not to confuse KAJYUU with KAIJYUU, which are giant and usually destructive monsters/beasts such as Godzilla, Mothra, King Kong, George, Lizzie and Ralph.
What JDM words do YOU want to learn? Let us know!
Daily JDM Word: Dora-Teku
Today’s word ドラテク/DORA-TEKU (driving technique) is comprised of the first portions of ドライビング/DORAIBINGU (driving) and テクニック/TEKUNIKKU (technique). Many DORATEKU involve skilled manipulation of the アクセル/AKUSERU (gas pedal), ブレーキ/BUREIKI (brake), クラッチ/KURATCHI (clutch), and ハンドル/HANDORU (steering wheel) among others.
Some examples of DORATEKU include:
フェイント・モーション/FEINTO MOHSHON (feint motion)
クラッチ蹴り/KURATCHI KERI (clutch kick)
左足ブレーキ/HIDARI ASHI BUREIKI (left foot braking)
荷重移動/KAJYUU IDOH (weight transfer)
溝落とし/MIZO OTOSHI (gutter drop)
チョイ引き/CHOI BIKI (slight e-brake pull)
Other words that start with ドラ/DORA
ドライブ/DORAIBU = drive
ドライバー/DORAIBAA = driver
ドライビング/DORAIBINGU = driving
ドラマ/DORAMA = drama
ドラマチック/DORAMACHIKKU = dramatic
ドライヤー/DORAIYAA = hair dryer
ドラキュラ/DORAKYUURA = Dracula
ドラフトビール/DORAFUTO BIIRU = draft beer
ドライクリーニング/DORAI KURIININGU = dry cleaning
ドーラといっしょに大冒険/DORATO ISSHOUNI DAIBOUKEN = Dora the Explorer
Word of the Day: Suu-Chaa
Daily Japanese lesson! What do YOU want to learn?
Today’s word: スーパーチャージャー (suu-paa-chaa-jyaa) actually is the official term, but since it’s so fricckin’ long to say/write, some people simply shorten it.
1987 Honda Civic Si Kanjo racer
* MUGEN engine mounts
* MUGEN transmission mounts
* MUGEN N1 CPU
* FUJITSUBO headers
* SKUNK2 aluminum radiator
* KINOKUNI oil cooler
* ONEOFF sports charger
* ONEOFF upper hosing
* ONEOFF lower hosing
* TAKEOFF your clothes
* RG HS dampers f:14, r:12
* MUGEN MR5 wheels
* KANSAI paint PG80 series
* LOW 42sec lap at Suzuka G-Course
* ROADLEGAL (has valid “sha-ken” cert) Continue reading
Fact of the Day: Lotus & Toyota
Did you know that Lotus used Toyota parts?
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